Back in another lifetime, in a career dominated not by playbooks, Twitter and quarterbacks and rather judges, courtrooms and clients, there were often some days dominated by difficult conversations. With the old saw being that the practice of law is wonderful, were it not for the clients, there are some difficult conversations that are often needed. Moments when a client needs to be brought in, sat down, and given the harsh reality of their case.

Perhaps evidence is not going their way, or perhaps witnesses have been discovered that shed new light on the situation. Perhaps a difficult judge was drawn, or maybe the client themselves stepped in it a bit. Regardless of the reasoning, a tough discussion about strategy was needed. Maybe even a complete reversal on the client’s stance.

We called those the “time to come home” conversations.

It might be time for such a conversation about Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler.